A contemporary living room with a large, shiny gold, textured wall sculpture. There is a beige sofa with a blanket, a wooden coffee table with books and a tray, and windows on each side letting in natural light.

Signature Elements

Bespoke elements are conceived as integral parts of a larger interior vision, where material, proportion, and detail come together to create singular moments of identity. From sculptural walls and portals to fireplaces, staircases, kitchens, and crafted surfaces, these works are designed to bring character, distinction, and a sense of permanence to each environment.

Photo: Stack, a wall designed by Antonio Pio Saracino and crafted in Venice, Italy, by Materica in a brass finish. Presented at Salone del Mobile.Milano during Milan Design Week.

Elegant modern fireplace with an ornate white carved mantel, lit with a fire inside, set against a white paneled wall with two wall sconces.

Heritage

Rooted in Italian craftsmanship and shaped by a contemporary design sensibility, APS Designs approaches bespoke work through a close dialogue between material, context, and making. Each piece is conceived in response to the specific character of a project, drawing on cultural memory, artisanal knowledge, and a commitment to refinement, clarity, and lasting beauty.

Photo: Fireplace 011, designed by Antonio Pio Saracino and crafted in Verona, Italy, by FMG Shapes in Pietra di Lecce limestone. Presented by Maison Gerard Gallery at the Italian Cultural Institute in New York.

A modern art sculpture resembling a stylized chair with a backrest made of horizontal wooden slats and a seat formed by curved wooden pieces, displayed on a white pedestal in an art gallery.

Museum Collections

APS Designs creates distinctive works across interiors, collectible design, and crafted spatial elements, developed in dialogue with master artisans and specialist fabricators. From bespoke woodwork and metal finishes to marble pieces and Murano glass, each work reflects a commitment to material integrity, craftsmanship, and originality. Saracino’s work is held in the permanent collections of major institutions including the Museum of Arts and Design and the Brooklyn Museum in New York, LACMA in Los Angeles, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Powerhouse Museum–MAAS in Sydney.

Photo: Cervo Chair, designed by Antonio Pio Saracino and crafted in Brooklyn, New York, by Walter P. Saarinen. Acquired for the permanent collections of the Brooklyn Museum and LACMA.

Interior of a modern high-rise apartment with a large bronze spiral staircase, a curved beige sofa with pillows, a window with a city view including the Empire State Building, and contemporary wall art.

APS Designs’ bronze-clad staircase transforms circulation into a sculptural focal point. Defined by fluid form, material depth, and crafted precision, it anchors the residence with presence, movement, and a strong sense of identity.

Bronze Staircase

Modern kitchen with a textured marble island in the foreground, dark wood wall panels, and decorative vases and bowls on the countertop, with warm lighting.

APS Designs’ bespoke kitchen brings together sculptural form, material richness, and functional clarity. Carved marble surfaces and crafted cabinetry create a refined composition that reimagines the kitchen as both workspace and centerpiece.

Custom Kitchen

An architectural interior featuring a metallic, curved, tunnel-like structure with layered, wave-like design elements and a reflective marble floor.

APS Designs’ bronze portal reinterprets the doorway as a crafted architectural threshold. Defined by layered metalwork, artisanal finish, and sculptural depth, it brings identity, material presence, and quiet drama to the interior.

Bronze Portal

Modern living room with a circular marble fireplace, beige sofa, and decorative vases, in a minimalist style.

Atelier APS’ sculptural fireplace is conceived as both focal point and architectural presence within the room. Carved in Italy and defined by fluid marble form, it brings warmth, elegance, and a strong sense of permanence to the interior.

Marble Fireplace

Modern building entrance with ornamental golden door, flanked by greenery in metallic planters, and large glass windows reflecting trees.
Modern staircase with dark ribbed walls and ceiling, stainless steel handrails, and steps with wooden treads, situated in a sleek, contemporary space.

APS Designs’ building gate reimagines the entrance as a crafted urban threshold. Inspired by traditional forms and reinterpreted through contemporary metalwork, it combines sculptural presence, refined detail, and lasting material character.

Building Gate

APS Designs’ ash wood staircase transforms movement into a spatial experience. Defined by sculptural line, crafted detailing, and a fluid architectural rhythm, it becomes a central element of the interior and a focal point of the home.

Custom Staircase

Modern kitchen with marble island and backsplash, wooden cabinetry, and a vase with dried branches.

APS Designs’ custom kitchen combines restraint, material warmth, and precise detailing. Marble, wood, and bespoke finishes come together in a composition that balances utility with elegance and quiet visual strength.

Custom Kitchen

A luxurious black marble bathtub with white veining, situated in a historically styled room with large grid-pane windows, decorative wall panels, and a checkered black and white marble floor.

Atelier APS’ sculptural tub transforms the bath into a collectible object of daily use. Carved in Italian marble, it draws on organic form and material depth to create a piece defined by sensuality, permanence, and refinement.

Custom Tub

Modern interior with large decorative wall art resembling abstract floral shapes, near tall windows with sheer curtains, and minimalist vases with dried plants.

Atelier APS’ Murano glass wall transforms light into a spatial and decorative element. Drawing on Venetian glassmaking traditions, the installation brings luminosity, craft, and visual depth to the interior, enriching the space with elegance and cultural resonance.

Murano Glass Wall

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